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#MeToo: Genpact executive commits suicide after sexual harassment allegations

Updated : December 20, 2018 11:18 AM IST

The 35-year old deceased wrote in his suicide note that the allegations were untrue.

His body was discovered by his wife at their home in Noida around 11:30pm, according to the police.

Genpact India's assistant vice president committed suicide on Tuesday after the business process outsourcing firm suspended him over allegations of sexual harassment.

The 35-year old deceased wrote in his suicide note that the allegations were untrue. His body was discovered by his wife at their home in Noida around 11:30pm, according to the police.

The executive was barred from participating in any official work after two women colleagues alleged that the victim eve-teased them. Genpact had put him on temporary suspension pending the outcome of investigation.

“ In his note, the man denied all allegations and wrote that even if he is proven innocent, his reputation has been tarnished,” Munish Chauhan, station house officer, Surajpur police station, told the Hindustan Times.

The victim hailed from Haryana and had joined Genpact in 2007 as a process developer.

Disclosure: All matters brought to Network18’s attention which are within the purview of the workplace have been forwarded to our Internal Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace for appropriate action. The Internal Committee is independent and all recommendations made by it are followed through by Management action.

Network18 Group has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to sexual harassment. The company complies fully with all legal provisions and seeks to ensure a speedy and effective Redressal on complaints.

#MeToo: Genpact executive commits suicide after sexual harassment allegations

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